In your travels have you ever seen horse trailers? Cattle being transported? Chickens? Have you ever seen dogs in transport cages in the back of a pickup? We tow with an E350 van which would NOT suit your needs. My points is both dogs wander all around the van when we drive. As well,they wander the deck of our boat at 50mph. On the occasions that they have ridden in the TT they both curl up in the front corners between the bed, the bulkhead, and the wall and sleep away. X2 about ignoring the "never do that's" it seems to me that you're a very loving and caring family and I pray thatnGod be Generous to you in blessings and care.